This document summarizes a 6-week project on lettuce production at a secondary school agricultural plot from October 7th to November 11th, 2015. It describes the land preparation activities including clearing, tilling, adding manure, and transplanting seedlings. Routine activities like watering, weeding, and harvesting were conducted. 12 lettuce seedlings were grown and sold, generating an actual income of $2400 and profit of $860, less than the projected $1650 profit but more than the $860 budgeted. The project demonstrated successful lettuce growth and profit through land preparation and routine care activities.

1. Name of project: Cost analysis of Lettuce Production
Location: North Georgetown Secondary School. Agricultural Plot. Thomas Land.
Duration: 6 Weeks (October 7th, 2015- November 11th, 2015)

2. Description of Activity
Land Preparation
 Land clearing- This was done to remove unwanted vegetation using manual method
(cutlass). This process discourages competition for soil nutrients moisture and root space
for proper growth between lettuce seedlings.
 Tillage (Primary and Secondary) - Beds was harrowed and ploughed to allow aeration to
restore moisture to the top soil. After this, beds were leveled using a rake.
 Construction of beds and drains- Drains were dug to remove excess water from the
surface of the soil. Drains were dug at a depth of 12 cm and 1ft.
 Mixing in of Manure- Cow manure was used to give the soil nutrients so that the soil can
become more friable providing nutrients and aid in organic content.
 Transplanting of seedlings- Each bed had four holes of equal depth and spacing. Seeds
were sowed 38cm between rows and 3cm within the row.
 Construction of sheds- This was conducted along with making of fork sticks to provide a
form of warmth and shelter for the lettuce seedlings because they would have been in a
state of shock after transplanting.
 Routine activities-This project included watering the plants twice per day, aeration
whenever it was required and weed control activity was continued.
 Harvesting- This was done in the last week whereby lettuce was harvested manual.
 Marketing- Lettuce was sold to students in the school for $200 was a profit of $860 was
made.

3. Materials and Equipment
 Cow manure , dried grass ( mulching)
 12 seedlings
 Coconut branches
 Cutlass
 Fork
 Shovel
 Rake
 Water can
 Measuring tape

4. Schedule Operation
Date Activity
Week 1: 7th October, 2015- 14th October,2015 Land preparation
*Land clearing
* Tillage and bed formation
Week 3- 21st October , 2015 *Application of manure
Week 4- 28th October, 2015 *Construction of shade
Week 5- 4th November, 2015 Transplanting of seed
Week 5- Week 8- 4th November, 2015- 25th
November, 2015
Routine Activities
Week 8- 25th November , 2015 Harvesting and Marketing

5. Complete Budget
Projected Income
Crop Quantity Unit cost per item Total income $
Lettuce 12 $360 $4320
Table 1 showing the Total Projected Income
Projected Expenditure
Item Quantity Unit Cost Per Item Total Cost $
Lettuce Seedlings 12 $10 $120
Manure 1 bag $400 $400
Labour ------------------- ---------------------- $1500
Pesticide ( 7Dust) 1 packet $1500 $500
Transportation ----------------------- ----------------------- 160
Total Expenditure $2680
Table2 showing the Total Projected Expenditure
Projected Surplus
Projected Income – Projected Expenditure
$4320
$2680
$ 1650

6. Actual Budget
Actual Income
Crop Quantity Unit cost per item Total Cost $
Lettuce 12 $2oo $2400
Table 3 showing the Actual Total Income
Actual Expenditure
Item Quantity Unit Cost Per Item Total Cost $
Lettuce Seedlings 12 $10 $120
Manure 1 bag $300 $300
Labour ---------------------- ----------------------- $1300
Pesticide ( 7 dust) 1 packet $300 $300
Transportation ------------------------ ----------------------- $120
Total Expenditure $1540
Table 4 showing the Actual Total Expenditure
Actual Surplus
Actual Income – Actual Expenditure
$2400
$1540
$ 860

7. Comparison of Data
Comparison of Projected and Actual Income
The projected income was higher than the actual income because it was
projected that the lettuce would have been sold at $360 but was actually sold for $200 due to the
current market price at the time of harvest. There was a difference of $800 between the
projected and actual income.
Comparison of Projected and Actual Expenditure
The projected expenditure was higher than the actual expenditure
because it was projected that the total cost for all the items needed was $2680 but the total cost
for all the items needed was actually $ 1540. There was a difference of $ 1140 between the
actual and projected income.
Comparison of the Projected and Actual Surplus
The projected surplus was more than the actual surplus because a profit
was made from lettuce production. There was a difference of $780 between the actual and
projected surplus.

8. General Comments
Lettuce was grown successful without any unwanted vegetation because it was removed with
seven dusts. Cow manure was used, making the soil compact (clayey soil). The manure
will give the soil nutrients so that both clayey and sandy soils can form small clods to produce
humus. Lettuce is of great demand since a profit was made. Land clearing, mulching, mixing in
of manure and Routine activities all contributed to the growth of lettuce. Lettuce was grown for
6 weeks. Lettuce was harvested and a profit was made.
Conclusion
 A profit was obtained from a venture of lettuce production. A profit of $ 840 was made.
Recommendations
 Hydroponics can be practiced since it is planting the crops without soil. It has advantage
whereby the crops will have optimum humidity and it controls micro- climate.
 Urea can be applied since it is readily available and have nitrogen.